Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Laparoscopic splenectomy--personal experience].

J Sváb1, Z Krska, R Gürlich

  • 1I. chirurgická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha.

Rozhledy V Chirurgii : Mesicnik Ceskoslovenske Chirurgicke Spolecnosti
|February 5, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Laparoscopic splenectomy offers a safer alternative to open surgery for hematological conditions, reducing complications and recovery time. Applying clamps to the splenic artery further minimizes risks and shortens operative duration.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same authorSame journal

Rare causes of pneumoperitoneum.

Rozhledy v chirurgii : mesicnik Ceskoslovenske chirurgicke spolecnosti·2026
Same author

Neurotrauma and its mortality.

Rozhledy v chirurgii : mesicnik Ceskoslovenske chirurgicke spolecnosti·2026
Same author

Rehabilitation resource planning for mass casualty incidents: A retrospective analysis of blast and ballistic injuries.

Injury·2025
Same author

A rare case of mediastinal pseudocyst in patient after acute pancreatitis.

Rozhledy v chirurgii : mesicnik Ceskoslovenske chirurgicke spolecnosti·2025
Same author

Pancreatic surgery at the University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady: 10-year review with a survival analysis for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Rozhledy v chirurgii : mesicnik Ceskoslovenske chirurgicke spolecnosti·2025
Same author

Circulating Cell-Free DNA Extraction from Liquid Biopsy for Cancer Research.

Folia biologica·2023

Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Hematological Surgery

Context:

  • Laparoscopic splenectomy has been utilized at the First Surgical Clinic since 1996.
  • A total of 66 splenectomies were performed between 1996 and 2002.
  • 31 of these were performed laparoscopically for hematological reasons.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic splenectomy.
  • To compare outcomes with traditional open splenectomy.
  • To identify methods for preventing intraoperative hemorrhage.

Summary:

  • Laparoscopic splenectomy demonstrated lower rates of surgical site infection and intra-abdominal complications compared to open procedures.
  • Hemorrhage necessitated conversion to open surgery in 11% of laparoscopic cases and required postoperative revision in 16%.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Applying clamps to the splenic artery reduced operative time to 60-80 minutes and blood loss to 20-30 ml, improving outcomes.

    • Impact:

    • Laparoscopic splenectomy leads to reduced morbidity and faster patient discharge (4th postoperative day).
    • The technique, particularly with splenic artery clamping, offers a safer and more efficient approach to splenectomy for hematological indications.
    • No late complications were reported, suggesting long-term safety.